Tail pipe mounting arrangement

Abstract

An exhaust tailpipe mounting system for mounting on an exhaust pipe end includes a tailpipe and a ring member attached to the tailpipe. At least three spring elements are attached to the ring member, wherein each spring element extends generally along a longitudinal axis and is bent into a wave shape. Each spring element has a proximal end opposite a distal end, where the proximal end is attached to the ring member and the distal end has at least one pointed end configured to grip into an outer surface of the exhaust pipe end. Each spring element has a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh bend zone starting from the proximal end and respectively going to the distal end. The at least one pointed end of is angled at an angle of 75° to 85° in relation to the longitudinal axis of the spring elements.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to German Patent Application No. 20 2015 103 869.0, filed Jul. 23, 2015, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.DESCRIPTION[0002]Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a tail pipe mounting arrangement for mounting of a tail pipe to an exhaust pipe on automotives, such as cars and trucks.[0004]Background of the Invention[0005]Tail pipes, i.e. the outermost end of an exhaust pipe, are also called trims. Tall pipes are often mounted on exhaust pipes of automotive vehicles, such as trucks or cars, to provide a certain design on the rear end of the automotive, in particular cars.[0006]When mounting tail pipes to an exhaust pipe of automotive vehicles, it is known to use screw connections for fastening the tail pipe to the end of the exhaust pipe, e.g. by providing a number of screws, typically at least three, usually four, spread equally around the circumference ...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes an exhaust tail pipe mounting system that makes it easy and effective to attach a tail pipe to an exhaust pipe while minimizing the risk of damage to the parts. The system uses a spring that can be adjusted to fit different tail pipe lengths without compromising its stability or assembly force. Overall, this system reduces the likelihood of deformation and ensures a secure and reliable connection between the exhaust tail pipe and the exhaust pipe.

Problems solved by technology

The low assembly force needed for applying the tail pipe to the exhaust pipe results in a low risk of deformation of the tail pipe and / or the exhaust pipe during mounting of the tail pipe on the exhaust pipe.

Further, a low assembly force reduces the risk of destroying any of the springs and a low risk of errors when mounting tail pipes due to deformation or crushing of one or more springs.

Further, a low assembly force is required when mounting the tail pipe on the exhaust pipe, while maintaining a high pull force is needed for pulling the tailpipe of the exhaust pipe.

The high pulling force also results in a theft-proof mounting system, as it is in practice almost impossible to pull the tail pipe of the exhaust pipe without tools.

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